mrau92me
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So, I'm doing an R&R on my '94 Mazda B3000's clutch master cylinder. When I get to what should be the easiest part of removal, loosening the 2 screws that hold the MC to the firewall, using a 3/8" drive ratchet with a 10 mm socket, I loosen the outer one...it took a little bit of effort but I manage to break the screw loose without the use of any penetrant. Then, on the inner one, I get what I thought was the familiar pop sound when a tight threaded fastener initially loosens. It took some effort to continue to turn it, but I thought I was on my way and then suddenly it gets really easy to turn. It turns out that the rectangular insert that the screw threads into had broken free from the firewall and was still attached to the screw. I think it was supposed to be "welded" to the firewall. I use the term weld loosely because a weld is usually supposed to be stronger than the base material. If it was, then the base material is very flimsy.
OK, so what do I do now?
OK, so what do I do now?